How to Fill EPF Withdrawal Form and Process Claims Online

How to Fill EPF Withdrawal Form and Process Claims Online

Step 2- From the top menu bar, click on the ‘Online Services’ tab and select ‘Claim (Form-31, 19 & 10C)’ from drop down menu.

Step 3- The next page will show Member Details, KYC Details and Service Details. Click the ‘Proceed for Online Claim’ button.

Step 4- You will be redirected to the Claims Section. Here you will find more details such as PAN, Mobile Number, UAN, etc. Choose the type of claim- withdraw PF only or withdraw pension only.

Step 5- Fill out the claim form carefully. Once completed, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number which, when entered in the form, will initiate the withdrawal claim. When the claim form is successfully submitted, an SMS notification will be sent to your registered mobile number.Once the claim is processed, the amount will be transferred into your bank account.

1- Form 19This form is be filled to withdraw the entire accumulated PF amount which is also known as ‘final settlement’. You need to fill your personal details and employment details such as your date of leaving, reason of leaving services, date of joining services, PAN, UAN and Aadhaar Number, bank account details, full postal address, etc.

2- Form 10C

If you want to withdraw only the Pension amount, Form 10C should be filled. The fields in this form are similar to that in Form 19. The Pension amount is regulated by the Employee Pension Scheme, 1950 whereas the PF amount is regulated by the Employee Provident Fund Scheme, 1952. So even if you want to withdraw both the amounts, you will have to fill the two forms separately.

You can claim your PF online only if you meet the following conditions -

Making an online EPF withdrawal claim offers a number of benefits, such as -

Hassle-free Withdrawal- Online claim saves you from the hassle of visiting the PF office in person and standing in long queues. You just need to fill the forms online from the comfort of your home.

Reduced Processing Time- With online claims, the amount will be processed and credited into your bank account within 15-20 days of the application. The government plans to further reduce the processing.

No need to visit previous employer for verification- Unlike offline claim wherein you have to get your documents attested by the employer, online claims verification is done automatically. This is especially helpful for people who have moved to a new city as it will save them from the trouble of mailing the documents or travelling long distances.

Composite Claim Form

When applying for the withdrawal offline, you are required to fill out the Composite Claim Form which serves the purpose of three forms- Form 19 (For Final PF Settlement), Form 10C (For Pension Withdrawal) and Form 31 (For Part Withdrawal of PF amount).